Aston Villa goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist has joined National League North leaders Solihull Moors on a one-month loan deal.

The 23-year-old moves to the high-fliers to cover for current No.1 Danny Lewis who was injured last weekend.

Siegrist, a talented Swiss stopper, who is now back to full fitness following an injury sustained in May, will start for the Moors on Saturday in the FA Cup third round qualifier with Worcester City.

Manager Marcus Bignot said: “Obviously the injury to Danny Lewis is not ideal however to be able to bring in such a well respected and talented replacement is fantastic for the club.

Benjamin Siegrist

“For the Moors this is a big step in the loan market, we have been in talks with clubs about some top end Academy goalkeepers and this shows where the club has come in being able to attract such a talented individual.”

The move will help Siegrist get some much-needed game time as he continues to compete with Brad Guzan, Jed Steer and Brad Watkins at Villa.

He played three matches on loan at Cambridge last year before a groin injury ended his spell at the club.